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Technical Service Bulletin
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DATE
FEBRUARY, 2023

NUMBER
23-BD-003H
MODEL(S)
PALISADE (LX2)

SUNROOF WIND DEFLECTOR AND MECHANISM REPLACEMENT

Description: On certain Palisade (LX2) vehicles, the sunroof wind deflector may fail and cause damage
to the sunroof mechanism. The sunroof may become inoperable and stuck in the open, partially open,
or closed position. This bulletin describes the procedure to replace the sunroof wind deflector and
sunroof mechanisms with revised parts.
Applicable Vehicles: Certain 2020 – 2022MY Palisade (LX2) vehicles equipped with a sunroof and
produced before 5/4/2022.
Parts Information:
PART NAME

PART NUMBER

FIGURE

CONTENTS
Wind deflector arm
(LH side)

Wind Deflector Arm
Sub-Assy Kit

81690-S8000FFF
Wind Deflector arm
(RH side)

Carriage bar
(LH side)

Mechanism Sub-Assy Kit
(LH side)

Driving wedge
(LH side)
81610-S8000FFF
Curve guide A
(LH side)
Curve guide B
(LH side)

Circulate To: General Manager, Service Manager, Parts Manager, Warranty Manager, Service
Advisors, Technicians, Body Shop Manager, Fleet Repair

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SUNROOF WIND DEFLECTOR AND MECHANISM REPLACEMENT

Carriage bar
(RH side)

Mechanism Sub-Assy Kit
(RH side)

Driving wedge
(RH side)

81620-S8000FFF

Curve guide A
(RH side)
Curve guide B
(RH side)

Warranty Information:
OPERATION

OP.
TIME

81690F01

SUNROOF WIND
DEFLECTOR ARMS
AND MECHANISM
REPLACEMENT
(ONE SIDE ONLY)

0.8 M/H

81690F02

SUNROOF WIND
DEFLECTOR ARMS
AND MECHANISM
REPLACEMENT
(BOTH SIDES)

1.0 M/H

MODEL OP. CODE

Palisade
(LX2)

CAUSAL PART

81690-S8000FFF

NATURE CAUSE
CODE
CODE

I11

ZZ3

NOTE: Normal Warranty Applies.
Service Procedure:
A. Sunroof Wind Deflector Arm Replacement
1.

Open the sunroof glass by pressing the
sunroof switch.
If the sunroof cannot be opened with the
sunroof switch, refer to the shop manual for
the emergency operating procedure.
Body (Interior and Exterior) > Sunroof >
Repair Procedures > Emergency
Operation

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2.

SUNROOF WIND DEFLECTOR AND MECHANISM REPLACEMENT

Remove the wind deflector screws and
remove the wind deflector (A).

A

3.

Press the locking tabs by inserting a flathead screwdriver in the indicated holes (B)
and remove the wind deflector arms (C) on
both sides.

B

B

B

C
4.

Install the new wind deflector arms (D) onto
the wind deflector (A).
D

5.

A

D

Reinstall the wind deflector (A).

A

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B. Sunroof Mechanism Parts Replacement
1.

Move the sunroof glass into the tilt position
by pressing the sunroof switch.
If the sunroof cannot be moved with the
sunroof switch, refer to the shop manual for
the emergency operating procedure.
Body (Interior and Exterior) > Sunroof >
Repair Procedures > Emergency
Operation

2.

Remove the sunroof mechanism covers (E)
on both sides.

i Information
•

F

Push the cover forward
approximately 1/2 in. until it aligns
with the groove (F), then pull it
towards the center of the vehicle.

E
3.

Remove the interior sunroof glass bolts (G)
on both sides (6 total).

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G

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4.

SUNROOF WIND DEFLECTOR AND MECHANISM REPLACEMENT

Carefully lift and remove the sunroof front
glass (H).
H

NOTICE
•
•

5.

Assistance may be required to
safely lift and remove the glass.
Place the glass on a workbench
with a soft surface to prevent
damage.

Inspect both sides of the sunroof
mechanism (I) for any damage or debris.
Only replace the side(s) that is damaged or
broken.

I
I

6.

Disconnect curve guide B (K) from curve
guide A (J).
Use a flat-head screwdriver to lightly tap
(towards the front of the vehicle) on the
indicated metal tab on curve guide B (K).

K

J

Refer to the photos on the following page
for the exact location of the metal tab on
curve guide B (K) and the direction to apply
force.

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RH side

LH side

K

7.

J

K

J

Use the sunroof switch to move the sunroof
mechanism rearwards (approx. 2 in) past
the cutout in the sunroof rail.

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